Reporters' Questions

Have you ever bought a nice suit or dress and returned it after wearing it once or twice? Share your story.

Do you gamble?

Are you a regular at casinos? Would you let a photographer and reporter hang around on a visit and interview you at home? Let us know at richman@globe.com.

HEALTH INSURANCE?

How is your boss responding to the new health insurance law? Is he giving
you coverage for the first time? Did she cut your hours to avoid providing
coverage? Please share your story with reporter Alice Dembner at Dembner@globe.com.

Curious Jobs

What are the quirky, odd, or just plain interesting jobs in Massachusetts? Tell us about someone whose job makes you envious, inspired, or perplexed.

Miss Conduct

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Tales from the City

The Globe Magazine is seeking anecdotes about life in Boston. They can be simple, funny, touching, baffling -- anything, really. If you have one, please share your tale.

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In a fitting finish to Boston's magical year in sports, the New England Patriots - Bill Belichick's History Boys - last night recovered from a 12-point, second-half deficit and defeated the New York Giants, 38-35, to complete the first 16-0 regular season in the history of the National Football League.(By Dan Shaughnessy, Boston Globe)

William Hayhurst III's dream of joining the Boston Fire Department and carrying on a family tradition appeared to be dashed when he received relatively dismal scores on the civil service exam all three times he took it. Then, in what critics call an example of the patronage and favoritism lingering in Massachusetts government, the Hayhursts' political connections turned things around.(By Donovan Slack, Boston Globe)

Caroline Bridges came back to college after
more than a semesters absence, determined to
force her way back into colleges normal rhythm,
even though life had become both a physical and
emotional struggle as she continued to fight a
disease that could kill her.(By Linda K. Wertheimer, Boston Globe)

The three leading Democratic presidential contenders head into the Iowa caucuses Thursday with distinct approaches to winning. But with just five days left, all their fates now hinge on the same thing: How good their painstakingly built ground organizations  the deepest and biggest in Iowa history  perform when it counts.(By Scott Helman, Boston Globe)